Guests say
Orchard Barn is highly praised for its stunning location, comfort, and welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the well-equipped property, beautiful views, and the added luxury of a hot tub. The property is dog-friendly, with secure outdoor space, and the host's thoughtfulness is noted, including a mention of homemade apple juice. It's a favoured choice for repeat visits and is recommended for its tranquillity and proximity to local attractions.
Guests consistently describe the property as spotless, indicating a high level of cleanliness that contributes to the welcoming and comfortable atmosphere of Orchard Barn.
The location is celebrated for its quietness, beautiful views, and central position for visiting local attractions, making it an ideal spot for a peaceful retreat with convenient access to surrounding areas.
The property is repeatedly noted for its comfort, with guests finding the bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas to be absolutely lovely, contributing to a perfect stay.
The facilities, including the hot tub and games room, are well-received, though there is a small request for sharper kitchen knives and a better tin opener. The mention of heavy curtains to block out sunshine suggests a minor area for improvement.
The host's thoughtfulness is evident through the welcome pack and the provision of items such as bathrobes and hot tub towels. While homemade apple juice is mentioned as a delightful touch, it should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Just a few miles outside Dartmoor National Park, in the beautiful West Devon countryside, this luxurious holiday home offers fabulous contemporary accommodation.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 55" Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Air Fryer, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview Smart TV
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), TV
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), TV
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath, Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Air source underfloor central heating, electricity, air-conditioning (ground floor), bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included (remainder £5 per basket). Travel cot, highchair and 2 stairgates available. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Games/utility room with table tennis, pool table, washing machine tumble dryer. Garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue (initial charcoal included). Hot tub for 7 (private). 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (sheep country). Grazing for horses available on request. Bike/equipment store (in games room). Electric car charging point. Private parking for 6 cars. No smoking.. Orchard Barn is a luxurious and spacious three-bedroom barn conversion just outside the small village of South Tawton. Set on a working farm close to Dartmoor National Park, it has been lovingly renovated by the owners in 2021 and lies in a rural setting.
Standing detached, it greets guests with a delicious welcome pack of thoughtfully provided fresh local produce. The owners can supply award winning meat (105 awards) for your stay and their neighbour can supply you with quiches, scones, so you can have a night free from cooking.
The open plan living space includes a well-equipped kitchen and a lovely dining and living area with a wood burner for the cooler months and air conditioning for the summer. The kitchen has a beautiful island worktop with a couple of stools, the perfect spot to plan your day over a morning coffee, and later you can gather round the striking oak dining table for a celebratory meal. The spacious living area combines traditional features of the barn with contemporary touches, and heading upstairs you will find three comfortable bedrooms, each with a super kingsize bed (two of the zip and link bedrooms can be split to accommodate four children in one bedroom if required), two with an en-suite shower room, and the other bedroom has use of the family bathroom featuring a luxurious roll-top bath.
Sit outside and enjoy peace in the garden beside the apple orchard, with its outdoor seating, picnic benches and barbecue with complimentary pack of charcoal. There is also an outside dog shower with hot and cold water. The external games room is a great additional space, featuring a table tennis, pool table, space to store bicycles and surfboards, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
Set on the north eastern edge of the stunning Dartmoor National Park with walks and cycle paths from your doorstep, you can easily explore the beautiful surrounding countryside and discover the local wildlife, including the iconic Dartmoor ponies. Okehampton is a short distance way and has a good selection of shops, amenities and castle, or walk along the Tarka Trail and the old railway to Meldon reservoir. National Trust Castle Drogo is also nearby for a visit, and Devon’s bustling resorts and beautiful beaches are just a short drive away, including Teignmouth, Dawlish and Exmouth (reached in 40 minutes).
With beautiful surroundings, Orchard Barn is the perfect choice for a truly memorable holiday. Central to both North and South Coastlines and easy access to the A30, it is easy to get to ‘everywhere’! Castles, Gorges, stately homes, riverside walks, moorland walks, horse riding, mountain biking, Tarka Trail, Granite Way, Wray Valley (three off road level routes for cycling), Chagford and Okehampton swimming pool.
Free WiFi
Due to cleaning and maintenance, hot tubs may not be up to temperature on the first night of your stay.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Grazing for horses available on request.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- House of Marbles
- Dartmoor Prison Museum
Reviews (10)
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Iona Neilson
Orchard Barn is a lovely stay - very well equipped, amazing location and so comfortable. We have been back three times!
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Nicola Edwards
We loved our stay at Orchard Barn! The accommodation was gorgeous and the views stunning. The bedrooms and bathrooms were absolutely lovely and the living area was perfect for our group. The hot tub was a wonderful treat and there were some very nice touches throughout the property including the downstairs toilet, hot tub towels, bathrobes, giant domino’s and welcome pack. Our only very small request would be some new kitchen knives and tin opener as the knives were quite blunt and the tin opener struggled to open our cans but we would love to stay at the property again!
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Confirmed Guest
The pictures don’t do it justice, a beautiful property with stunning views from all rooms. The garden and attached fenced orchard, which are all part of the property, are wonderful. The owner is a lovely lady who was very welcoming and so helpful. The final touch, home made apple juice from the orchard! Highly recommend this property.